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Asus K8N User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ... vii About this guide ... viii Conventions used in this guide ... viii Typography ... viii K8N specifications summary ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ... 1-2 1.3 Special features ... 1-3 1.3.1...
  • Page 4 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ... 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ... 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program ... 2-8 2.2.1...
  • Page 5 Running the support CD ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu ... 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information ... 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite ... 3-7 3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ... 3-9...

  • Page 6: Notices

    1. ASUS Websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 9: K8N Specifications Summary

    CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Instant Music Lite...
  • Page 10 GAME/MIDI connector Front Panel connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME,...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Thank you for buying the ASUS The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™...

  • Page 13: Special Features

    AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS K8N motherboard...

  • Page 14: Unique Asus Features

    1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6.

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® K8N Onboard LED ASUS K8N motherboard SB_PWR Standby Powered...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 COM1 USB1 USB2 USBPW12 USBPW34 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 Top: Rear Surround L/R Middle: Side surround L/R Bottom: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Audio...

  • Page 17: Placement Direction

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS K8N motherboard...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ® K8N CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu

    5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8N motherboard Socket Lever Small triangle Gold triangle...

  • Page 20: System Memory

    See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard.

  • Page 21: Ddr Qualified Vendors List

    DDR Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 QVL for this motherboard. DIMM Vendor...

  • Page 22: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

  • Page 23: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS K8N motherboard INT B INT C — —...

  • Page 24: Agp Slot

    Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8N Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability.

  • Page 25: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® K8N Clear RTC RAM jumper You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
  • Page 26 (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ® K8N USB sevice wake up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up.

  • Page 27: Connectors

    7. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel and 8-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. ASUS K8N motherboard 10M LED Status Description...
  • Page 28 9. Center/Subwoofer port. This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange) port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers on a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset/ 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Gray Black Orange 10.

  • Page 29: Internal Connectors

    (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ® K8N Floppy disk drive connector ASUS K8N motherboard NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 30 ® K8N ATX power connectors 4. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
  • Page 31 You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ® K8N USB 2.0 connectors • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. •...
  • Page 32 LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® K8N Front panel audio connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 33 MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® K8N Game connector The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices.
  • Page 34 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ® K8N System panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS K8N motherboard...

  • Page 36: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 37: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

  • Page 38: Using Afudos To Copy Bios From Pc

    When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8N.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ... done Erasing flash ... done Writing flash ...

  • Page 39: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.

  • Page 40: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “K8N.ROM”. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 41 2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS K8N motherboard...

  • Page 42: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 43: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS K8N motherboard Configuration fields [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 44: Menu Items

    [Thu 08/05/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] System Information Main menu items Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose a BIOS language version. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] ASUS K8N motherboard Use [ENTER], [TAB] [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to [Thu 08/05/2003] select a field.

  • Page 46: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor...

  • Page 47: System Information

    Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000MHz Count System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8N motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 48: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Instant Music Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 49: Jumperfree Configuration

    CPU voltage, set this item to Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Processor Frequency Multiplier [xxxxMhz] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. The default value and configuration options depend on the CPU installed. ASUS K8N motherboard [Standard] [ 66] [Auto] [1.5V]...

  • Page 50: Cpu Configuration

    • This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

  • Page 51: Chipset

    DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use...
  • Page 52 DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] 1T/2T Timing [Auto] Sets the DRAM command timing.

  • Page 53: Onboard Device

    Enables or disables the use of the Primary IDE Slave as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Secondary IDE Master as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N motherboard [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ®...

  • Page 54: Usb Configuration

    Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Secondary IDE Slave as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Third Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Third IDE Master as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Fourth IDE Master as RAID.

  • Page 55: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Sets the Parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N motherboard [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7]...

  • Page 56: Pci Pnp

    Onboard MIDI Port [300] Disables or sets the onboard MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] Sets the MIDI port IRQs. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] [IRQ10] [IRQ11] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
  • Page 57 When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Disables or sets the reserve memory size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16k] [32k] [64k] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 58: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 59: Apm Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N motherboard [Disabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 60: Hardware Monitor

    Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system state before the AC power loss.
  • Page 61 Allows you to set the fan auto mode start speed temperature. Configuration options: [35ºC] ~ [75ºC] CPU Fan Start Fan Temp [40ºC] Allows you to set the fan auto mode full speed temperature. Configuration options: [35ºC] ~ [75ºC] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-27...

  • Page 62: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-28 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] A device enclosed in [PM-ST320413A] parenthesis has been [SM-ASUS CD-S360] disabled in the corresponding type menu. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 63: Hard Disk Drives

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 64: Security

    Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
  • Page 65 View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS K8N motherboard <Enter> to change password.

  • Page 66: Change User Password

    Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1.

  • Page 67: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit and Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS K8N motherboard Exit system setup after saving the changes.
  • Page 68 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 69: Software Support

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 70: Chapter 3: Software Support

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 71: Drivers Menu

    For Windows XP users, make sure to install Windows support USB 2.0. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver. ASUS K8N motherboard ® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. ® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the ®...

  • Page 72: Utilities Menu

    Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™.

  • Page 73: Manual Menu

    Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the ® Adobe Acrobat manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. ASUS K8N motherboard ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user...

  • Page 74: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 75: Asus Instant Music Lite

    • Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD1) on the motherboard.
  • Page 76 To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs.

  • Page 77: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. ASUS K8N motherboard...
  • Page 78 CD. Refer to section “3.2.3 Utilities” for details. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.

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